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Cities in ZIP code 49862

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Primary/preferred city:

Munising, MI

Acceptable:

Christmas

Unacceptable:

Forest Lake

Stats and Demographics for the 49862 ZIP Code

ZIP code 49862 is located in northern Michigan and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 49862 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of seniors is large. There are also a slightly higher than average number of single adults and a slightly less than average number of single parents. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 49862 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.

Population

5,025

Population Density

31

people per sq mi

Housing Units

2,486

Median Home Value

$116,800

Land Area

164.11

sq mi

Water Area

44.60

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

1,796

Median Household Income

$38,659

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

44

Male Median Age:

40

Female Median Age:

49

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

99

115

117

130

248

276

262

227

213

234

211

183

178

121

101

65

78

43

Female

95

114

109

105

81

81

100

108

127

162

179

179

135

113

134

105

73

124

Total

194

229

226

235

329

357

362

335

340

396

390

362

313

234

235

170

151

167

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

99

95

194

5-9

115

114

229

10-14

117

109

226

15-19

130

105

235

20-24

248

81

329

25-29

276

81

357

30-34

262

100

362

35-39

227

108

335

40-44

213

127

340

45-49

234

162

396

50-54

211

179

390

55-59

183

179

362

60-64

178

135

313

65-69

121

113

234

70-74

101

134

235

75-79

65

105

170

80-84

78

73

151

85 Plus

43

124

167

Gender

Male

2,901

58&percnt;

Female

2,124

42&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

4,062

80.8&percnt;

Black Or African American

601

12.0&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

211

4.2&percnt;

Asian

21

0.4&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

0

0.0&percnt;

Other Race

5

0.1&percnt;

Two Or More Races

125

2.5&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

16

88

183

310

317

229

159

56

Renter

34

67

63

79

57

60

41

37

Total

50

155

246

389

374

289

200

93

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

16

34

50

25-34

88

67

155

35-44

183

63

246

45-54

310

79

389

55-64

317

57

374

65-74

229

60

289

75-84

159

41

200

85 Plus

56

37

93

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

913

51&percnt;

Single Guardian

233

13&percnt;

Singles

565

31&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

85

5&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2

Households without Kids

1,364

76&percnt;

Households with Kids

432

24&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

25

18

19

21

29

12

28

23

23

26

11

23

33

24

29

24

30

18

29

42

Female

25

19

18

15

23

17

23

22

29

22

33

18

17

19

27

18

23

25

12

14

Total

50

37

37

36

52

29

51

45

52

48

44

41

50

43

56

42

53

43

41

56

Male

Female

Total

1

25

25

50

2

18

19

37

3

19

18

37

4

21

15

36

5

29

23

52

6

12

17

29

7

28

23

51

8

23

22

45

9

23

29

52

10

26

22

48

11

11

33

44

12

23

18

41

13

33

17

50

14

24

19

43

15

29

27

56

16

24

18

42

17

30

23

53

18

18

25

43

19

29

12

41

20

42

14

56

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 49862 has a large percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 49862 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1970s. Looking at 49862 real estate data, the median home value of $116,800 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 49862. Rentals in 49862 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 49862 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

In Occupied Housing Units

4,011

80&percnt;

Correctional Facility For Adults

863

17&percnt;

Juvenile Facilities

0

0&percnt;

Nursing Facilities

90

2&percnt;

Other Institutional

0

0&percnt;

College Student Housing

0

0&percnt;

Military Quarters

0

0&percnt;

Other Noninstitutional

61

1&percnt;

Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Owned Households With A Mortgage

851

34&percnt;

Owned Households Free & Clear

507

20&percnt;

Renter Occupied Households

438

18&percnt;

Households Vacant

690

28&percnt;

Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

For Rent

71

10&percnt;

Rented & Unoccupied

7

1&percnt;

For Sale Only

47

7&percnt;

Sold & Unoccupied

6

1&percnt;

For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use

462

67&percnt;

For Migrant Workers

0

0&percnt;

Vacant For Other Reasons

97

14&percnt;

Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Studio Apartment

5

1&percnt;

1 Bedroom

90

25&percnt;

2 Bedroom

116

33&percnt;

3+ Bedroom

142

40&percnt;

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $38,659 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 49862 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 49862 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 49862 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. There are a slightly smaller percentage of employees that have to travel over 45 minutes to reach their place of employment.